Paris-based VC firm Alven has raised €350m for its latest fund to back pre-seed to Series A startups all across Europe. It's the largest early-stage fund raised in France to date.
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June 1, 2022
French VC Alven raises €350m for latest fund
The Qonto, BeReal and Ankorstore backer now plans to invest in more startups outside of France
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Selin Bucak is a freelance finance writer based in Paris. She tweets from @SelinBucak2

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